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THE NELSON MAIL Saturday, January 25, 2014 --- 3
victory
primary school
victory for life
A DYNAMIC TOTAL
EDUCATIONAL
EXPERIENCE
CHILDREN RETURN TO SCHOOL
TUESDAY 4th FEBRUARY
Uniforms & Stationery (cash only no eftpos)
available from Tuesday 28 January at school office
Phone 548 4779
Wendy Taylor - Acting Principal
5771573AA
NEW ENROLMENTS
ARE WELCOME FOR 2014
FRIDAY 31st January 9am-3pm
victory
primary school
victory for life
BILINGUAL CLASSES
Te Reo Maori
THE FEATURES OF OUR CLASSES ARE:
• All levels, year 1-6 (small class sizes)
• Committed to Tikanga Maori
• Strong focus on student achievement
• Quality teaching and learning
• Male and female teachers
MOE transport daily assistance may be
available for students outside Nelson city
ie. Stoke, Tahuna.
Further info or new enrolments
phone school office • 548-4779
5771564A A
School know-how for parents
Handling homework stress
With today's heavy homework loads, time-
management and organisational skills are
essential weapons against stress, experts say.
Teach children and teens to budget their time
wisely with homework and try to do parts of
assignments every night instead of cramming
at the last moment.
Following these stress-relieving homework
tips can also ease the homework burden:
Teach your kids to use a planner to keep
track of assignments. When they finish
each assignment, kids can check them off
for a feeling of accomplishment.
Ensure your child has a quiet place to
study, free of distractions, away from TV
and video games.
If possible, have kids study earlier rather
than later in the day. The later it is for most
students, the shorter their attention span.
Ask the school about resources if your
child is struggling academically. A number
of schools now have homework clubs,
maths clubs, and tutoring programs after
school.
For younger children, schedule homework
in as any other activity. Establish a daily
homework time and reinforce it. Parents
at work should call to make sure that the
homework is done. By doing so it shows
children their parents actually care even
though they are at work
Make sure children maintain common
interests or activities (cultural or athletic)
outside of school.
Establish a daily homework time and
reinforce it. Parents at work should call to
make sure that the homework is done. By
doing so it shows children their parents
actually care even though they are at work
Children should do homework
independently, but seek help when needed
Make sure children maintain common
interests or activities (cultural or athletic)
outside of school.
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Give gymnastics a go thisyear
03 548 2513 | gymnasticsnelson@xtra.co.nz | www.gymnast.co.nz
For more information please get in touch with. . .
Gymnastics Nelson Inc
Term starts Monday 10 February
We have classes for everyone!
Preschool • School Age General Gym
Advanced Boys & Girls
Adults • Competitive Boys & Girls
Trampolining • Preschool & Kindy Visits
School Visits • Birthday Parties
WHO ARE THE MOVEMENT SPECIALISTS?
5782333AA
5741655AA
St Josephs
School Nelson
We welcome all students and their
families for the 2014 school year
School starts
Tuesday, 4 February at 8:50am
Our permitted non-Catholic roll is almost filled.
Prospective families who have a connection
with the Catholic Church are invited to
contact the school at any time:
Ph: (03) 548 4050
Fax: (03) 548 4013
office@stjosephsnelson.school.nz
Mike Burton - Principal
5760844AA
'Big things happen in small
schools.' Our school is a
great place to learn and
develop. We pride ourselves
on authentic context learning
and our children thrive in
our vibrant and supportive
learning community.
Enrolment Enquiries Ph: 548 7970
office@aps.school.nz
Open for school enrolments 2014
Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th January
from 9.30am-1.30pm
SCHOOL BEGINS Tuesday 4th at 9.00am
www.aps.school.nz
"Be You. Be Great!"
Auckland Point School & Kindergarten
Te Kura me te Kohungahunga o Matangi Awhio
NELSON CENTRAL SCHOOL
Welcomes all returning students for 2014 starting
8:55am Tuesday, 4 February
The school will be open for
NEW ENROLMENTS
Thursday 30th & Friday 31st January
5773572AA
5760831AA
HIRA SCHOOL
Kotahitanga-Working together
A warm welcome is extended to all our families
for 2014. Hira School is a dynamic, innovative
rural school.
Term 1 2014 begins on Tuesday 4 February.
Enrolment enquiries can be made by
• Telephone 03 545 0942
• Email offce.hira@hira.school.nz
• Visit the school offce, which will be open on
Friday, 31 January, between 10am and 2pm.
GARIN COLLEGE
Small school --- Big heart
Garin College starting dates in 2014 are
Wednesday 22 January, 2014 from 9-12 noon for
all Year 12 and 13 students who must come in to
confirm courses and any Year 11 students
who wish to change their course
Garin's Powhiri for ALL students will be
at 8.30 am on Monday 27 January, 2014
New students assemble in the carpark.
Current students go to the gym to welcome new students
and staff into the Garin community with a Powhiri
Parents are very welcome to attend,
and many stay on at school for another hour
For more information check the current newsletter on
our website www.garincollege.ac.nz or call 543 9488
5760727AA
Reach for the Stars - Piki ake ki nga whetu"
School opens: Friday 7th February, 2014 - 9am
School office open for enrolments and enquires
29 -- 30 of January and 4 -- 5 February 9am to 2.30pm
Website:
www.hampdenstreet.school.nz
Enquiries: Ph 548 1825
Principal: Don McLean
5799448AA
With the Ministry of Education's support,
New Zealand schools are set up to give the
community a say in deciding how their school
works. Parents are encouraged to have a close
relationship with their son or daughter's school
and help support their learning at home.
Here are some suggestions from the
ministry:
• Get to know your child's teacher and
principal. Share any concerns and ideas
and get feedback on your child's progress
• Read school newsletters and attend
school events
• Prepare for and attend parent-teacher
interviews
• talk to your teen regularly about what
they've learned at school and what they're
finding easy or hard
• Talk to your child's teacher and principal
promptly if you have any questions or
concerns
• Encourage your child to set aside a regular
time each day to do homework
• Talk to your child regularly about how
what they've learned at school and what
they're finding easy or hard
Other ways to be involved:
• Have your say on any school consultation
issues/topics
• Get to know who is on your school's
board of trustees (they have regular
meetings and must listen to what parents
want)
• Vote in the three-yearly elections of the
board of trustees
• Consider attending a board meeting
if you're re interested in standing for
election on the board of trustees
• Let the school know if you can volunteer
or be a parent help
• Find out if the school has a parent group
that you can join
• Ask your school how else you can get
involved